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Spa cover lifting device

a lifting device and spa cover technology, applied in the field of spa covers, can solve the problems large volume of the cover, and difficulty in lifting, and achieve the effect of non-rigid connection non-rigid engagement between the lifting device and the spa cover, and substantial amount of exposed hardwar

Inactive Publication Date: 2004-09-28
BRADY JAMES P
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The cover is often bulky and can be difficult to lift.
However, existing devices typically include exposed hardware which is visible to the spa owner, and non-rigid engagement between the lifting device and spa cover.
This structure results in a substantial amount of exposed hardware and a non-rigid connection between the cover and lifting apparatus.

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The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of presently preferred embodiments of the invention and is not intended to represent the only forms in which the present invention may be constructed and / or utilized. The description sets forth the functions and the sequence of steps for constructing and operating the invention in connection wit h the illustrated embodiments. However, it is to be understood that the same or equivalent function s and sequences may be accomplished by different embodiments that are also intended to be encompassed within the spirit and scope of the invention.

A spa cover lifting device includes a pivot bar, a piston, such as a gas shock, and a transverse bar. An exemplary configuration of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 1. Pivot bar 1 is connected at one end to a first mounting bracket 3, and at another end via a rigid connecting element 5. Pivot bar 1 may be a single piece, or may...

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Abstract

A spa cover lifting device employs a pivot bar attached to a piston and transverse bar. The pivot bar and piston are anchored adjacent to a spa, and the transverse bar extends in a perpendicular direction across the spa cover. The pivot bar is anchored to the spa by a first mounting bracket, and the piston is anchored to the spa by a separate, second mounting bracket. As the pivot bar is raised, it is augmented by the piston to assist in lifting the spa cover, while the transverse bar transfers the lifting force to the spa cover.

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1. Field of the InventionThis invention relates to spa covers, and more particularly to spa cover lifting devices.2. Description of the Related ArtA spa usually has a cabinet forming the tub of the spa and a thick two-piece cover, which is removed when using the spa. The two pieces of the cover are generally hinged together such that one piece is folded over the other when removing the cover. The cover is often bulky and can be difficult to lift.Prior attempts to ease lifting the cover have resulted in various spa cover lifting devices. However, existing devices typically include exposed hardware which is visible to the spa owner, and non-rigid engagement between the lifting device and spa cover.One such lifting device is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,689,841 issued to Black, et al. The Black patent discloses a spa cover lift apparatus which includes an engagement assembly comprising engagement arms which are inserted along the seam or hinge which joins the two pieces of the cover so...

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IPC IPC(8): E04H4/08E04H4/00
CPCE04H4/084
Inventor BRADY, JAMES P.
Owner BRADY JAMES P
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